Lethbridge and Area

Blood Tribe Department of Health holds tour of shelter, tipi raising ceremony

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Just over three months after the Blood Tribe Department of Health (BTDH) took over management of the Lethbridge Wellness Centre and Stabilization Unit, they opened up their doors for ...

Apr 12, 2023

Lethbridge man charged with property crime offences

LETHBRIDGE , AB - Lethbridge Police have charged a man with property crime offences following an investigation into car prowling incidents in the neighbourhood of Riverstone.On April 11, 2023, at appr...

Apr 12, 2023

Lethbridge NDP candidates commit $20 million to cardiac expansions at Chinook Regional Hospital

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Two provincial political candidates in Lethbridge have made a major campaign commitment to hospital infrastructure and services in the city.Lethbridge-East NDP candidate Rob Miyashiro...

Apr 12, 2023

Brooks RCMP lay charges in connection to assault

BROOKS, AB - The RCMP has apprehended a man following an assault that allegedly took place last week.In the early morning hours of April 5, 2023, officers were called to an intersection north of Rolli...

Apr 12, 2023

Province investing $2 million for expanded cardiac services at Chinook Regional Hospital

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new expansion is coming to Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge.Alberta Health Services (AHS) announced on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, it will invest $2 million in for an expansio...

Apr 12, 2023

Lethbridge man charged in connection to downtown hotel fire

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has apprehended a man after a downtown hotel was destroyed in a fire.On February 24, 2023, Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services (LFES) was called...

Apr 12, 2023

Lethbridge Police investigating armed robbery at north side bank

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is investigating an armed robbery that took place at the CIBC along the 500 block of 13 Street North on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. At approximately 4...

Apr 11, 2023

Eleven Siksika residents complete Security Guard program at Lethbridge College

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Eleven Siksika Nation residents have completed a specialty program with Lethbridge College.The students took part in the Security Guard and Workplace Essential Skills Training program...

Apr 11, 2023

Southern Alberta UCP candidate says people who have heart attacks should be held accountable

CLARESHOLM, AB - A United Conservative Party (UCP) candidate in southern Alberta is being criticized for saying people who have heart failure should take accountability for their own health. Livingsto...

David Opinko Apr 11, 2023 Livingstone-Macleod UCP candidate Chelsae Petrovic has been criticized by the Alberta NDP for comments made about healthcare. (Photo: @Chelsae4LivMac)

Alberta supports food banks with $10 million in funding

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has provided food banks and related food security organizations across the province with $10 million. It is part of the province's commitment made in Novembe...

Apr 11, 2023